- 21. Re: ports in smog head (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 10:46:26 EDT
- Joe, interesting timing. I went through the same thing last week and found that it is 1/8 pipe thread. I plugged them with 1/8 hex brass pipe plugs. John F.
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00591.html (6,652 bytes)
- 22. Re: Le Mans - Dyson (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 09:25:18 EDT
- Bud, why don't you tell us how you really feel. Hate to see you hold back like this. John
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00617.html (6,923 bytes)
- 23. Bugeye Dragster (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:49:11 EDT
- Check out Hemmings eWeekly Newsletter for a very interesting Bugeye that a son made for his father. He "cloned" one like one his father used to drag race in the 60's - with a 348 cu in Chevy in it. R
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00749.html (6,458 bytes)
- 24. Re: Spridget Garage Tools ? (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 14:30:41 EDT
- Miles, in Feb. 2005 I installed a 2 post, 8,000 lb., clear floor lift purchased from Autolifters of America. (see autolifters.com) I have been very happy with it. I went with them, even though they a
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00837.html (7,746 bytes)
- 25. Re: For you racers out there... (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:56:41 EDT
- Jim, pretty neat!!!! John F.
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00938.html (6,737 bytes)
- 26. Pulling My Hair Out (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:06:37 EDT
- Finished building a +.030 1275 out of two and installing it in my bugeye. After getting everything hooked up, it wouldn't start. Checked everything over at least 3 times. It seemed like an obvious ti
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg01034.html (8,458 bytes)
- 27. Speedo Cleaning (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2006 19:37:59 EDT
- Found that a bound up speedo was the cause of the cable breaking. Took it apart, cleaned and freed it up. Before reassembling, should I lubricate the gears, etc. with anything? I am concerned that si
- /html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00137.html (6,491 bytes)
- 28. Re: Parts Cleaner Liquid - info needed (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 20:59:05 EDT
- Billy, I like your attitude. John F.
- /html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00236.html (7,097 bytes)
- 29. Re: Watkins Glen (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:17:44 EDT
- John, It was good to meet you also. SU problems do have a way of drawing certain folks together don't they? I will also be at the Sept. Vintage events. Porsche is the marque this year, so will be the
- /html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00289.html (6,649 bytes)
- 30. Re: brain fade (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 19:50:32 EDT
- My 948 went to the front air cleaner. The stock air cleaner has a "nipple" like the valve cover. A piece of hose went between. John F.
- /html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00419.html (6,555 bytes)
- 31. Re: Tach Abnormalities (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 18:12:18 EDT
- Brent, my electric tach. on my 61 Bugeye is doing the same thing. I removed it, took it apart and everything was free, seemed clean and looked ok. I sprayed it with contact cleaner and have not reins
- /html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00645.html (7,039 bytes)
- 32. Re: BusterCluster Movie (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 5 Aug 2006 10:37:30 EDT
- Jim, great rendition. It really put the event in perspective, wish I was there. The music played fine for me. I like Frank's new hair piece - a hell of an improvement. John F.
- /html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00213.html (6,990 bytes)
- 33. Electric Tach. (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 6 Aug 2006 11:40:32 EDT
- Am finishing up installing a new wiring harness for my bugeye. I have an electronic tach., which does not have the hookups in the bugeye harness. I have the white wire loop that plugs into the back o
- /html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00238.html (6,971 bytes)
- 34. Re: Electric Tach. (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 6 Aug 2006 12:02:41 EDT
- Thanks for the quick reply. There is a hole for the bulb socket for illumination in the back of the tach.. I "spliced" into the speedo bulb line and added a bulb socket for the tach. I think the grou
- /html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00239.html (6,783 bytes)
- 35. Re: Electric Tach. (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 6 Aug 2006 13:11:55 EDT
- Frank, THANKS AGAIN for your wisdom!!!!!
- /html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00249.html (6,501 bytes)
- 36. Re: SU rebuild PART 2 (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2006 09:53:13 EDT
- Frank, a terrific rebuild manual on SUs. Great detail!!!! Will test it this winter on a pair that a friend has had in storage for 30+ years. Thanks for taking the time to document your knowledge and
- /html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00381.html (7,044 bytes)
- 37. 1500 Crank or Engine Wanted (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2006 18:31:05 EDT
- A member of our sports car club has a 76 Midget with a 1500cc engine in need of a rebuild. He is looking for a crank, or possibly an entire engine, to buy. If anybody has what he needs, contact him o
- /html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00507.html (6,491 bytes)
- 38. Dual Gauge Wanted (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2006 12:25:57 EDT
- Am looking for a Dual Gauge (oil pressure / water temp.) to fit my bugeye. Looking for one in good shape. The water temp probe line is broken at the gauge on mine. Saw one on E-bay, but before biddin
- /html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00713.html (6,398 bytes)
- 39. Bonneville (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 09:51:03 EDT
- Great on the speedweek, except for the tire. How did you control it at 215 mph? What damage resulted? John F.
- /html/spridgets/2006-08/msg01067.html (6,317 bytes)
- 40. Gauge Repairs (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 17:28:45 EDT
- I am in need of repairs to a positive ground electric Tach. and a Speedo for my bugeye. I have seen some names thrown out by group members in the past but have not kept them. Any recommendations? Als
- /html/spridgets/2006-09/msg00111.html (6,529 bytes)
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